18 Tigers on NFL Rosters

Woody Dantzler is the only member of the 2001 Clemson team to make a roster.

Clemson, SC-Clemson has 18 former players on NFL rosters entering
play on September 8th, the opening day of the NFL season. The list
includes four players who are now in double digits in the league in
terms of years of service. Woody Dantzler, who is on the Dallas
Cowboys practice squad, is the only member of the 2001 Clemson team
to make a roster.

The list of veterans includes Chris Gardocki, who is in his
12th year in the NFL as a punter. The former pro bowl punter is with
the Cleveland Browns. Gardocki holds the career punting average
record for both the Browns (44.1) and the Indianapolis Colts (44.8).
Chester McGlockton (Denver Broncos) and Levon Kirkland (Philadelphia
Eagles) are both in their 11th seasons in the NFL. Kirkland made
his 124th consecutive NFL start for the Eagles on Sunday against
Tennessee. James Trapp, who is in the Clemson Hall of Fame for his
track accomplishments from 1989-93, is in his 10th year in the NFL
and is with the Baltimore Ravens.

The Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and
San Diego Chargers all have two players apiece from Clemson on their
respective roster. Twelve of the 18 players are defensive players,
including four defensive linemen.

Two former Tigers stood out on week one. Rod Gardner had
seven receptions for 131 yards and a score to help Washington to
victory in Steve Spurrier's first game as head coach. Adrian Dingle
had two sacks to help the San Diego Chargers to a victory over
Cincinnati.